General Driving Knowledge — West Virginia
West Virginia motorcycle permit practice test: 343 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 108 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | West Virginia Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 108 (31% of 343 total) |
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Questions (108)
1. The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
- Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining. ✓
- Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
- Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
- Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
Answer: A. Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
You should try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining. The manual says the center third of a lane is where oil drippings and debris collect. It also says the typical center strip gives adequate traction only when the road is not wet, which means wet conditions are when that strip is not a good place to ride. You do not have to avoid the whole center third; you can ride to the left or right of the grease strip and still be within that part of the lane.
2. If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
- Other drivers may not see you.
- You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
- Other drivers may try to share your lane.
- You may run off the road. ✓
Answer: D. You may run off the road.
Riding too far to the right on a three-wheeled motorcycle or a rig with a sidecar risks putting a wheel off the pavement, so you may run off the road. The manual points out that the track of the dual wheels is almost the same width as some cars, so your lane positioning is limited compared with a two-wheeler. It tells you to stay near the center of the lane so the wheels do not cross the painted lines into oncoming traffic. It then warns that being too far right could cost you traction if the tire leaves the pavement, which is exactly the run-off-the-road risk the answer describes.
3. A face shield:
- Provides protection for the eyes and face. ✓
- Is not recommended.
- Is required.
- Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
Answer: A. Provides protection for the eyes and face.
A face shield provides protection for your eyes and your whole face. The manual describes a plastic impact-resistant faceshield as covering your whole face in a crash, and it also blocks wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and pebbles thrown up by cars ahead. It points out that these things are distracting and can be painful, so dealing with them keeps you from giving the road your full attention. Goggles are described as eye protection only, which is why the faceshield covers more.
4. When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
- Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them. ✓
- They will get lost if they are leading.
- They may slow the group down as the leaders.
- They will ride too fast in any other position.
Answer: A. Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
Inexperienced riders should ride just behind the leader so the more experienced riders can keep an eye on them. The manual says to place inexperienced riders just behind the leader. Two things come out of that spot: they don't have to chase to keep up with the group, and the experienced riders can watch them. The lead rider is meant to be one of the most experienced in the group, looking ahead for changes in road, traffic or weather and signaling early so the message passes back. Watching newer riders is easier when they are up near the front rather than buried at the tail end.
5. A properly-fitted motorcycle:
- Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated. ✓
- Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
- Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
- Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
Answer: A. Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
A properly fitted motorcycle allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated. The manual says a motorcycle should fit you. It gives a simple seated test: your feet should reach the ground, and the controls should be easy to operate. The bank answer matches that guidance because touching the ground while seated is the stated fit check. The manual does not set a seat-height number or compare the seat with your waist, so the choices based on waist height are not supported by the passage.
6. Signals on a motorcycle:
- Are not very important.
- Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles. ✓
- Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
- Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
Answer: B. Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
Signals on a motorcycle are even more important than signals on larger vehicles. The manual says motorcycle signals work like car signals: they tell other drivers what you plan to do. It then adds that because a rider is more exposed, signals matter even more on a motorcycle. The manual also says to signal any time you change lanes or turn, even when you think no one is nearby or your move is obvious. That direct comparison supports treating motorcycle signals as more important, not less.
7. Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
- Making sure the headlight works.
- Checking the oil level.
- Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
- Ensuring that the paint is not scratched. ✓
Answer: D. Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
8. To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
- Be visible.
- Communicate your intentions.
- Be prepared to react to hazards.
- Hope another driver sees you. ✓
Answer: D. Hope another driver sees you.
9. ______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.
- Eye contact
- Using a turn signal
- Following another vehicle
- Nothing ✓
Answer: D. Nothing
10. During the day, you should:
- Not ride with your headlight on.
- Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
- Always ride with your headlight on. ✓
- Use your headlight if you think it helps.
Answer: C. Always ride with your headlight on.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook